BLC October 2011 Newsletter

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October 2011 Edition
Brainerd Lakes Chapter Newsletter

Greetings!

Welcome to this month's newsletter!

October's meeting: Last month we discussed and played a couple videos on the how to's of sucker fishing. This month we'll discuss the other successful fall technique for muskies. Trolling.

Also, we'll be starting to take nominations for the 2012 BLC Board. All positions except for RVP are up for election.

Hope to see you all there!

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BLC Fall Outing Results

17 BLC'ers invaded Muskego Point Resort on Lake Vermilion. Fishing was tough but everyone saw a fish or two. Cheryl Sande come very close to a real beauty! She lost a 50" class muskie at the boat. Jeremy Anderson boated a healthy 47x20 Saturday night to salvage a great weekend.

There were a few prizes handed out including a $100 gift certificate to Muskego Point Resort. Everyone attending the outing had their name put in the jar and Dusty Cartie was drawn. 3 days, 4 nights, 5 meals cost Dusty a grand total of $38!

BLC Fall Outing on Vermilion is already booked for 2012. Same price. 3 cabins are reserved. Can't wait 'til next year!

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2012 Gil Hamm

Star of the North has made their selection. The Hamm is going back to Red Wing Lodge on Lake of the Woods. August 25 - September 1 with the Hamm fishing dates of August 29, 30 and 31.

Check out www.gilhamm.com for all the info.

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Minnesota Muskie and Pike Alliance is on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Muskie-Alliance/340864160658

Also check out the new website

http://www.mnmuskie.org/index.php

Check it out for all the latest info!

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BLC Banquet Date Set

Saturday, March 3 at the Brainerd Armory. We will be forming a Banquet Committee very soon to start preparations. Tickets will be available for purchase by the November monthly meeting.

2011 Release Rules and Replica Eligibility

* Your release form must be turned in within 30 days of your release. It can be turned in to our Release Chairman Dusty at the monthly meeting or emailed to him. Another way is to submit the form on the Muskies Inc website. Dusty will be able to record the release off of the MI site.

* Must be a member in good standing.

* We highly urge people to turn in a photo with the release. This way we can have the picture submitted right away to the Year in Review DVD.

* On the Release form there will be a checkbox for people to select either "Yes" or "No". Checking "No" will have your release only submitted to the Chapter contest. Checking "Yes" your release will be submitted to the MI Lunge Log and it will be required that the form be filled out accurately.

* New... the 50" rule! All releases 50" or over will require a photo to be eligible for the Replica. To make things very interesting and mysterious, people that turn in a 50" or larger muskie release form will have their name added to the Replica finalist section. The exact length WILL NOT be listed. Just stated that the person has a 50" or larger release to his credit. The Replica winner will be announced at our annual Banquet. Our Release Chairman will be the only person that will know who is in the lead or won the Replica. Of course it's hard to keep a biggie and secret between friends so we'll see...

* Replica eligibilty will require attending at least 4 monthly meetings and at least 1 Muskie Hunter of the Year outing.

* There is a 10 year waiting list for people that have already won the Replica.

* The largest muskie by length will win the Replica. If by chance there is a tie, the tiebreaker will be the muskie that was caught first.

Video of the Month

New meaning to "ice" fishing!

Release Standings

BLC Muskie Log as of September 22

MENS MASTERS	Fish	Points	Biggest

Ryan Severson	26	478	50+
Dan Burrow	13	226	50+
Steve Earhart	14	156	45
Damien Williams	5	95	47
Terry K Forsberg	2	31	43.5

MENS
Jeremy Anderson	5	101	49.5
Brett Sande	4	86	48
Harlan Fierstine	6	86	49.5
Jeff Young	4	74	48.25
Tom Dietz	4	70	46
Dusty Cartie	4	68	50+
Bob Kuschel	5	66	50+
Lawrence Bergman	4	66	50+
David McDougall	4	54	42.5
Jason Basset	3	45	45
Don T Hines	3	40	44
Greg Kvale	2	26	41
Rob Naplin	1	24	49.5
Bill Grange	1	14	40
Bernie Barringer	1	11	36.5
Colby Gallagher	2	11	33

WOMENS
Dawn M. Hines	2	43	50+
Jody Young	1	13	39

JUNIORS
John Dietz	2	17	35
Adam Schulke	1	17	43
Dawson Berringer	2	15	33.5
Matt Dietz	1	11	36.5

PIKE
Steve Earhart			41

MOTY Round #5

Round #5 - Trophy Hunt

Date: Saturday, October 15

Lake: Bemidji

Time: Noon - 6:30pm

Afterwards we will be meeting at the Nymore Beach Public Access on the south end for potluck lunch. Make sure you contact our Tourney Director Brett Stark at the outing to get your attendance point!

2011 Muskie Hunter of the Year

Standings as of the Fall Showdown

Place	Name	Attendance	Release Score	Net-man	Total Points
1	Jody Young	JC, SS, BD, FS	39" - SS		16
2	Donny Hines	JC, SS, BD	31.5 - SS		12
2	Harlen Fierstine	SS, BD	35" - SS		12
4	Joe Davis	FS	34" - FS		12
5	Jeff Young	JC, SS, BD, FS		1	5
6	Brett Stark	JC, SS, BD, FS			4
6	Dusty Cartie	JC, SS, BD, FS			4
6	Jay Young	JC, SS, BD, FS			4
9	Colby Gallagher	JC, SS, BD			3
9	Rob Naplin	SS, BD		1	3
9	Jeff Klein	SS, BD		1	3
9	Jon Hagelie	JC, BD, FS			3
13	Kevin Smith	JC, SS			2
13	Steve Neff	JC, BD			2
13	Jacob Neff	JC, BD			2
13	Dawn Hines	JC, BD			2
13	Greg Kvale	SS, BD			2
13	Chuck Beasly	SS, BD			2
13	Jason Bassett	BD, FS			2
20	Brett Sande	JC			1
20	Cheryl Sande	JC			1
20	Don Hines	JC			1
20	Eric Desing	JC			1
20	Jadyn Young	SS			1
20	Larry Bergman	BD			1
20	Dawson Barringer	BD			1
20	Bob Kuschel	BD			1
20	Bill Grange	BD			1
20	Steve Earhart	BD			1
20	Trent Baumann	BD			1
20	Caitlin Stark	FS			1
20	Ben Meister	FS			1
20	Gary Mattson	FS			1
20	Jeremy Anderson	FS			1
20	Ryan Severson	FS			1